# Led Light Controller LedRemote vs Monster Smart Lighting

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Monster Smart Lighting at none against Led Light Controller LedRemote's 14. Monster Smart Lighting also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Led Light Controller LedRemote's advantage is ratings volume (60K vs 6.1K). On price, rating, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Led Light Controller LedRemote sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Monster Smart Lighting asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Led Light Controller LedRemote against 3.9 for Monster Smart Lighting. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Led Light Controller LedRemote has 60K ratings behind it against 6.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 7% of Led Light Controller LedRemote's written reviews are positive against 17% of Monster Smart Lighting's.

Led Light Controller LedRemote ships an update every 6 weeks, Monster Smart Lighting every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Led Light Controller LedRemote | Monster Smart Lighting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controller-ledremote/id1587679090/reviews) | [3.9 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-smart-lighting/id6451121016/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 6.1K |
| Positive reviews | 7.2% of reviews | **17.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #178 | **#156** |
| Size | 244 MB | 337 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kain Suite Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761133001) | [Jem Accessories, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/900475200) |

## What reviewers say

### Led Light Controller LedRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controller-ledremote/id1587679090)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control a wide range of smart LED lights from various brands with this universal remote. Automate lighting, sync with music and themes, and enhance your smart home experience. Supports Matter and HomeKit for secure and fast connections.

**Highlights:** Universal LED light control, Smart home lighting automation, Music and theme synchronization, Matter and HomeKit support, Color and brightness adjustment, Light bulb management by location

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| LED Light Controller Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| LED Light Controller Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| LED Light Controller 6 Months | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| LED Light Controller 3 Months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| LED Light Controller 6 months | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| LED Light Controller Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Special Offer | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| LED Light Controller Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤖 Works with multiple light brands
- 👍 Comprehensive light control features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription required
- 🚫 Unable to use app without paying
- 🤯 Confusing and misleading setup process
- 🤬 Poor customer support and refund policy
- 🙅‍♀️ Doesn't work as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- Connectivity issues with smart lights
- Unreliable scheduling and automation features

**Requested features**

- Free trial period to test app functionality
- Transparent pricing and subscription model
- Improved setup and onboarding experience


### Monster Smart Lighting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-smart-lighting/id6451121016)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control and customize your smart lighting devices with this intuitive app. Create personalized scenes, adjust colors and brightness, and automate your lighting with schedules and voice commands. Enjoy dynamic lighting effects and secure, convenient smart home management.

**Highlights:** Effortless device control, Dynamic RGBIC lighting effects, Customizable lighting scenes, Voice assistant integration, Group and individual device management, Automated scheduling, Easy setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Vibrant colors
- 🚀 Convenient app control
- 👍 Great product quality
- 👍 Variety of lighting modes and settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Adhesive problems
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Difficult setup and pairing

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and logging users out
- Lights not responding to app commands
- Connectivity issues with WiFi and Bluetooth
- Adhesive failing to keep lights in place

**Requested features**

- More color options and customization
- Improved app stability and reliability
- Physical remote control option
- Better adhesive or mounting solutions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Led Light Controller LedRemote free?

Led Light Controller LedRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Monster Smart Lighting free?

Monster Smart Lighting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Led Light Controller LedRemote or Monster Smart Lighting?

Led Light Controller LedRemote and Monster Smart Lighting are both rated 3.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 60K and 6.1K ratings respectively.

### Do Led Light Controller LedRemote or Monster Smart Lighting have ads?

Led Light Controller LedRemote shows ads; Monster Smart Lighting does not.

### Which is updated more often, Led Light Controller LedRemote or Monster Smart Lighting?

Led Light Controller LedRemote ships an update every 6 weeks, and Monster Smart Lighting every 3 weeks. Most recently, Led Light Controller LedRemote was updated on September 25, 2026 and Monster Smart Lighting on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Led Light Controller LedRemote or Monster Smart Lighting?

Led Light Controller LedRemote currently peaks at #178 in the App Store charts, and Monster Smart Lighting at #156. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*